FISCAL YEAR 2005 PRIORITIES

Jan Ison, Executive Director

Lincoln Trail Libraries System

 

 

1.         Manage the overall System program and continually review progress towards activities as outlined in the Work Budget and Work Plan.

 

2.         Continue to enhance and expand the service program of LINC and to seek new members to participate in the LINC consortia.

 

3.         Implement a new LTLS Web site and implement an online library forum as a part of the web site and investigate the implementation of community-based forums. 

 

4.             Conduct a through evaluation and review of the LTLS Cataloging Center in light of the new Illinois Group Cataloging Services and determine the optimum program to offer members in this area.

 

5.             Encourage all LTLS members to participate in OCLC through the Illinois Group Catalog Services program and to take full advantage of all the services especially Interlibrary Loan and direct Interlibrary Loan for materials not in LINC.

 

6.         Update LTLS policies specifically Membership, Reciprocal Access and Interlibrary Loan.

 

7.         Work with member libraries and other library agency partners to determine an economical means for shared purchasing electronic information resources for school, public and special libraries.  Promote the use of ISL E-Rich program for cooperative purchases options that are available to members.

 

8.         Expand the East Central Cooperative Reference Service ³MyLibrarian² to more libraries.

 

9.         With the LTLS Board of Directors and the member libraries develop a new LTLS Strategic Plan.

 

10.      Seek opportunities to educate funding agencies and legislators as to the funding needs of Lincoln Trail Libraries System and develop informational materials and new approaches to meet funding needs.  Work with other agencies to collaborate on service provision when and if possible.

 

11.      Maintain flexibility in the LTLS service program in order to respond quickly to opportunities to expand access to information resources through grants and partnerships.

 

12.      Expand the LTLS Affiliate Membership effort in order to coordinate programs and services with non-library information agencies to enhance service delivery to the public and to avoid duplication of services.

 

13.          Develop and implement an electronic Trustee Newsletter to improve communication and information to Public Library Trustees.

 

14.      Work with LTLS staff and the Illinois State Library to create a smooth transition for the financial management of ILLINET/OCLC services from ISL to LTLS and develop an efficient billing and accounting process for the program.

 

ONGOING         

 

1.         Maintain contact with member libraries and governing boards regarding LTLS services and provide consulting assistance to personnel of member libraries to plan and implement quality library service.  Meet with ongoing advisory committees.

 

2.         Develop, revise, and monitor compliance with LTLS Administrative Policies as appropriate.

 

3.         Continue to apply for grants that enhance cooperative services including grants from the Illinois State Library, Federal Grants and Grants from Foundations. 

 

4.         Maintain and enhance the internal communication structure by holding regular staff meetings at all levels including general staff meetings, consultant and manager meetings, and meetings with program teams.

 

5.         Monitor and update as appropriate the internal protocols and procedures of LTLS and maintain and upgrade internal infrastructure as need and funding allows.

 

6.         Maintain a strong partnership arrangement between LTLS and the Illinois State Library.  Participate as a member of committees as the opportunity arises.

 

7.         Work with personnel of the other Illinois library systems, the Illinois Library Computer System Organization (ILCSO), and other groups to enhance cooperative efforts in Illinois.  Manage the Illinois Library Systems Web Site

 

8.         Participate in the Illinois Library Association, the Illinois Association of School Librarians, the American Library Association, and other professional associations as appropriate.

 

9.         Represent Lincoln Trail Libraries System at appropriate meetings and prepare presentations.  Develop articles and other publications to share the success of LTLS and its members.